It is okay to have premarital sex?? That is a common question among teens and engaged couples. Perhaps you are in a relationship that is progressing in that direction, but you are not sure what to do. In your mind, you are probably weighing the pro and contra of premarital sex. On the positive side of the scale, there is acceptance from you peers, hope for pleasure and the fulfillment of sexual desires. The negative side of the scale carries the weight of morals, fear of pregnancy or disease and guilt. What is the right decision???
I do not intend to be of any individual, group or society but simple give my opinion on this topic from an Islamic point of view. We have reached a stage where certain individuals in society justify everything by their right ti freedom for expression. If this is real freedom, then why do we see so much examples of the following scenarios:
1. Young adult are being indicted with the virus at an alarming rate. South Africa has one of the fastest growing no of infected people in the world.
2. Teenage pregnancy is on the increase, girls as young as 15 years are getting pregnant. Many teenage are having abortions, which leads 2 emotional, physical and mental side effect.
3. More and more relationship end up in hurt, depression, unhappiness, conflict and regret.
In simple terms, the Islamic requirement is a follow.Boys and girls should not have sex before they are married and sex is only permissible between legally married partners.
